Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a bill to severely restrict a type of pesticide that’s toxic to bees and other pollinators, saying the legislation “is more anti-farmer than it is pro-pollinator.”

Just in time for summer, a beachy new brewery has joined Waterbury’s beer scene. On Friday, May 17, the Tropic Brewing opened its taproom at 40 Foundry Street for full pours, bar snacks and 12-ounce to-go cans of its sessionable lower-alcohol beers.

Brothers Matt and Zack Gordon brainstormed the biz while on a trip to Puerto Rico, Matt said. “I love Vermont’s four seasons, but there’s something so fun about that part of the world.”

The name also nods to the etymology of trópos — Greek for “a turn or change.” Running the Tropic is a career change for brewer Matt, 41, who has lived in Waterbury since 2012 and previously worked for agricultural industry groups, including the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association.

Matt has been homebrewing since age 21, when he purchased a copy of Greg Noonan’s New Brewing Lager Beer: The Most Comprehensive Book for Home- and Microbrewers and considered the hobby a creative outlet, he said. He picked it back up in earnest a few years ago, focusing on lagers and sessionable beers, which were harder to find at the time.

Those styles make up the bulk of his brews on the Tropic’s four-barrel system. Early favorites include the Dorado Mexican-style lager and Oceania cold IPA; most of the lineup contains 5 percent alcohol or less.

“They don’t crush you the next day, but they retain a lot of flavor and a lot of interest,” Matt said.

The Gordons opted to sell their beer in 12-ounce cans to differentiate the Tropic further from breweries that use the more common 16-ounce tallboys. The brothers prefer the smaller format, Matt said, “because you can finish a beer before it gets warm.”

The bright 21-seat tasting room serves full and half pours to pair with bar snacks such as plantain chips, chips and salsa, and tinned fish. It’s currently open Friday and Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m.

SHELDON — Vermont State Police are looking into a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred on May 20 at about 8:03 p.m. at the Rail Trail parking lot near Kane Road and Vt Route 105.

According to authorities, the involved suspect vehicle is a grey 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with the Vermont registration HYT863.

Law enforcement officials have not yet identified any suspects in the case.

The public is urged to come forward with any relevant information about the incident or the whereabouts of the vehicle in question.

Those who can assist are asked to contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

Trooper Jared Blair is actively investigating the case.

The Vermont State Police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community and appreciate any assistance the public can provide.

For further inquiries or to provide tips, please reach out to Trooper Blair at the St. Albans Barracks.